About

I am a dedicated environmental engineer with 9 years of professional experience, including 3 years in Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment management at Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited (APDL) and 6 years focused on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) projects at GEO SPEC Uganda Limited, W...

Skills

  • Water quality testing
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  • Project planning and management
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  • Occupational Health and Safety
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  • Research and data analysis
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  • solid waste management
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  • Energy auditing and management
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  • Cleaner production
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  • English
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Experience

gabriel ssekitoleko

Work experience
  • Developed various water supply and irrigation systems, conducting feasibility studies and implementing innovative technologies for efficient water distribution and agricultural productivity. Managed daily operations, overseeing administrative, logistical, and financial aspects to ensure smooth project execution and compliance with regulatory standards. Supervised project implementation, engaging with stakeholders and addressing challenges to meet community needs. Additionally, provided training and capacity-building programs to enhance staff and community skills in water management and irrigation techniques

gabriel ssekitoleko

Work experience
  • Successfully established 12 WASH model schools of Excellence using the 3-star approach, enhanced sanitation for 2,754 school girls with girl-friendly VIP latrines, installed 18 water filtration systems benefiting 4,152 students, improved WASH conditions for 45 communities, and promoted nutritional outcomes for 1,654 children under 5 years

gabriel ssekitoleko

Work experience
  • Magnificently increased latrine accessibility from 32% to 96%, achieving Open Defecation Free status in 20 villages, raised water accessibility from 34% to 60% for 1,458 households through drilling and installation of 30 boreholes, maintained a 100% operational rate, improved WASH conditions in 5 schools through WASH club formation, and collaborated with Ssekanyonyi Sub-County to reduce diarrheal diseases by 10% through various WASH initiatives

gabriel ssekitoleko

Work experience
  • Fruitfully designed and supervised the construction of APDL's River Water Treatment plant, achieving a 20% reduction in operation and maintenance costs compared to initial bills, obtained ISO 45001 certification, led the team to win four awards, eradicated all factory accidents, improved solid waste management, enhanced environmental compliance, managed water treatment plants, oversaw occupational safety, and conducted yearly environmental audits while chairing the OSHE committee

gabriel ssekitoleko

Work experience
  • Managed procurement, project planning, and budgeting for company projects and oversaw the siting, drilling, test pumping, apron construction, and rehabilitation of boreholes

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